BeatKing explained

BeatKing
Birth Name:	Justin Riley
Alias:	Club Godzilla
Birth Date:	24 November 1984
Birth Place:	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genre:	Hip hop
Instrument:	Vocals
Years Active:	2005–2024
Label:	C3

Justin Seth Riley (November 24, 1984 – August 15, 2024), known professionally as BeatKing and Club Godzilla, was an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Houston, Texas.^[1] He was known for his viral 2010 single "Crush", the platinum-selling "Thick", and "Then Leave".^{[2] [3]}

Riley began his music career in 2005 and debuted in 2014. Throughout his life, he worked with many artists, including Bun B, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Lil' Keke, DJ Chose, and Dorrough, among others.^[4]

His manager announced that he died on August 15, 2024, after suffering a pulmonary embolism.^{[5] [6]}

Discography

Albums

• Never Leave Houston On A Sunday (2024)
• Get Money, B**** (2024)
• She Won't Leave Houston (2023)
• Viral Freestyles (2019)
• 3 Weeks (2019)
• Club God 6 (2019)
• Underground Cassette Tape Music, Vol. 2 (2018)
• Stripper Friends (2018)
• Astroworld 2 (2017)
• Gangsta Stripper Music 3 (2016)
• Club God 5 (2016)
• Texlanta (with Nephew Texas Boy) (2015)
• Club God 4 (2015)
• Underground Cassette Tape Music, Vol. 1 (with Gangsta Boo) (2014)
• Club God 3 (2013)
• Astroworld (2013)
• Club God 2 (2012)
• Club God (2011)
• Kings of the Club 2 (2011)
• Kings of the Club (2010)

Singles

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Year	Peak chart positions		Album
US Bub.	US R&B/HH
"Then Leave"	2020	2	48	Gangsta Stripper Music 4

Notes and References

1. News: Moore . Asia . BeatKing, the Houston rapper also known as Club Godzilla, dies at 39 . August 19, 2024 . August 16, 2024 . Los Angeles Times.
2. News: Lathan . Nadia . BeatKing, a Houston rapper known for viral TikTok song 'Then Leave,' dies at 39 . August 19, 2024 . . August 17, 2024.
3. News: Lynch . Jessica . Houston Rapper and Producer BeatKing Dies at 39 . August 19, 2024 . Billboard (magazine) . August 16, 2024.
4. News: Drake . David . Gangsta Stripper Music 2 . August 19, 2024 . . July 16, 2014.
5. News: Gomez . Jade . BeatKing, Legendary Houston Rapper and Producer, Dead at 39 . August 19, 2024 . Complex . August 16, 2024.
6. Web site: Lee . Bruce Y. . BeatKing, Known As Club Godzilla, Dies At 39 From Pulmonary Embolism . 2024-08-20 . Forbes . en.